# Federation Square 6 
This ultra-modern A$467 million (over four times the original) plaza in the heart of Melbourne, opened in 2002 to commemorate the centenary of Australia's Federation.
The famous square contains the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia as well as bars, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and plenty of shops.
by Jorge Láscar / CC BY-SA 2.0
# National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) 6
Founded in 1861, Australia's oldest art gallery presents its collections in two separate buildings – The Ian Potter Centre focusing on Australian and Aboriginal art in Federation Square and the main building with its colorful stained-glass ceiling presenting international works on St Kilda Road – near the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Art Museum Most famous painting: "Boulevard Montmartre, morning, cloudy weather" by Camille Pissarro, 1897
by Daniel from Melbourne / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Eureka Skydeck 88 5.5
Eureka Tower is an iconic 297.3-meter (975 ft) skyscraper, completed in 2006.
The view over Melbourne from the 285 m-high Eureka Skydeck 88, located on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower, is spectacular.
Skyscraper Total Height: 297 m | Observation Deck Height: 285 m | Completed: 2006
by Sengork / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Royal Botanical Gardens 5.5 
Established in 1846, Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens are certainly among the most beautiful botanic gardens in the world.
The picturesque gardens display almost 50,000 individual plants representing 8,500 distinct species, on a surface of 38 ha.
Botanical Garden Land Area: 93 acres / 38 hectares | Opened: 1846
by David Diliff / CC BY-SA 3.0
# ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING AND CARLTON GARDENS 5.5
Erected in 1880 to host Melbourne's International Exhibition, this majestic Victorian structure was the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing in 2004.
Historic Building and Park World Heritage Site: since 2004
by David Diliff / CC BY-SA 3.0
# State Library of Victoria 5.5
Founded in 1854, the State Library of Victoria with its beautiful domed reading room is one of the first free public libraries in the world.
by Diliff / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Shrine of Remembrance 5.5
Inspired by famous Greek sights like the Parthenon and the Acropolis, the Shrine of Remembrance was built in 1924 to commemorate the 19,000 Victorians killed during World War I. Today it stands as a lasting tribute to Australia's fallen soldiers.
by Fir0002 / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Block Arcade 5
Constructed between 1891 and 1893 with a mosaic floor and period details, this historic L-shaped shopping arcade is widely considered an architectural jewel.
# St. Patrick's Cathedral 5
Built between 1858 and 1940 out of sandstone and bluestone in Gothic Revival style, St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest church building in Victoria. Inside admire the fine sacristy and chapels within, as well as the floor mosaics.
Cathedral Constructed: between 1858 and 1940
by Donaldytong / CC BY-SA 3.0
# St Kilda Beach 5
Located just six kilometers (3.7 mi) south of the city center, St Kilda Beach is Melbourne's most famous beach. Stretching out for around 700 m, it features sandy shorelines, a range of waterfront activities, an iconic amusement park, a street lined with pastry shops, and even a resident population of little penguins.
City Beach Water temperature: Never above 19° C
by Joe Bennett / CC BY-SA 2.0
